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A Bit of The Bruni Family History

Bruni, Texas is a small town - a census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States - was officially founded in 1922 when the townsite was surveyed and set up by C. R. Cole and Dudley Tyng. However, it was originally founded in 1922 by Antonio Mateo Bruni, a local Italian immigrant who owned a ranch and general store. There had been a settlement there since the 1860's. Around 1877, Antonio M. Bruni began a ranching operation and the little community then became known as Bruniville. An early post office was set up around 1900. During the 1920's the oil boom hit the area and about the same time, Bruniville dropped the last part of its name and became known as Bruni.
Antonio M. Bruni married Consolación Henry, one of Patrick Henry’s daughters, in 1879. Consolación was a descendant of José de Urrutia. They were devout Catholics, prominent local philanthropists, and staunch supporters of the Democratic party. Bruni died on August 18, 1931. When he died, his ranch holdings came to over 200,000 acres. Bruni Park in Laredo is named for him.
The town is within the boundary of Webb Consolidated Independent School District and it is home to Bruni High School and Bruni Middle School.